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Environmental control system

US4580406A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 6, 1984
Grant dateApr 8, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and method for conditioning a flow of working fluid includes a parallel, bypass anti-icing flow of warm fluid which is induced and automatically controlled in relation to critical system operating parameters while minimizing parasitic power losses to improve overall system efficiency.

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